Surprise Meat Loaf Squares

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Title: Surprise Meat Loaf Squares
Categories: Ground beef, Vegetables, Meatloaf, Beef
Yield: 6 servings

1 1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef 2 c
Eggplant;Pared,FinelyChopped
1/2 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Md 1 ea Egg; Lg
1/2 c Milk 1/4 c Oats; Quick Cooking
1 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Basil Leaves
16 oz Tomatoes; Stewed, 1 Cn 1 ea Clove Garlic; Minced
3/4 ts Salt 1 tb Cornstarch

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the meat, eggplant, onion, egg, milk,
oats,1 1/2 ts salt and the basil together. Spread the mixture into an
ungreased baking pan 8 X 8 X 2 or 9 X 9 X 2-inches. Bake uncovered for 45
to 50 minutes. Drain off the excess fat. Mix the tomatoes, garlic,
cornstarch and 3/4 ts salt in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly,
until the mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Cut the
meat loaf into squares and top with the tomato sauce when you serve it.
NOTE: Any type of summer squash can be substituted for the eggplant in this
recipe.

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